1
as in cheerful
having or showing a good mood or disposition
all the fans were buoyant the day after the big win in the play-offs
Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
2
as in joyful
joyously unrestrained
gave him a buoyant hug and kiss upon meeting him at the airport
Synonyms & Similar Words
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
Examples Sentences
Examples are automatically compiled from online sources to
show current usage.
Read More
Opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors.
Send us feedback.
Recent Examples of buoyant
The newly buoyant continents then rise more than a kilometer above their previous elevation.
—
Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
Plus, couples who move around at night will have an easier time changing positions, thanks to the buoyant coil base layer.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Amid a slowdown in art sales that saw the company report a 25 percent decline in auction sales and 88 percent slump in its core business in late August, this configuration feels all the more timely given that Paris has been buoyant for the auction house.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The ceremony, held under the semi-open roof of the futuristic Busan Cinema Center, was buoyant and attended by 4,500 guests, masking some the woes incurred by the festival itself and by the wider Korean film industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for buoyant 
Rudy Molinek, Smithsonian Magazine, 13 Aug. 2024
Plus, couples who move around at night will have an easier time changing positions, thanks to the buoyant coil base layer.
—Nina Derwin, Architectural Digest, 31 Oct. 2024
Amid a slowdown in art sales that saw the company report a 25 percent decline in auction sales and 88 percent slump in its core business in late August, this configuration feels all the more timely given that Paris has been buoyant for the auction house.
—Lily Templeton, WWD, 15 Oct. 2024
The ceremony, held under the semi-open roof of the futuristic Busan Cinema Center, was buoyant and attended by 4,500 guests, masking some the woes incurred by the festival itself and by the wider Korean film industry.
—Naman Ramachandran, Variety, 2 Oct. 2024
See all Example Sentences for buoyant
Recent Examples of Synonyms for buoyant
Adjective
-
After a few still-entertaining but slightly off seasons, host Matt Lucas was replaced by Alison Hammond, whose cheerful ebullience has buoyed the vibes in the tent.Meredith Blake, Los Angeles Times, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Fans left with new friends and cheerful smiles, feeling lucky to have experienced all The Green Room had to offer, thanks to PATRÓN Tequila. Check out the full gallery HERE!Matt Tighe, Rolling Stone, 31 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
The hot priest advises Eddie to earn forgiveness and stop punishing himself and then suggests that Eddie do something joyful after his penance.Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 7 Nov. 2024
-
This early engagement with the season reflects the growing role of Christmas as an emotional anchor - an anticipated, joyful moment that punctuates the end of the year.Kate Hardcastle, Forbes, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Despite a bike bust in the years after the pandemic, both are optimistic about the industry’s future.Max Scheinblum, The Denver Post, 13 Nov. 2024
-
Our data is optimistic, but the politics is uncertain.James Morton Turner, Discover Magazine, 9 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Perhaps that’s the key to why the director’s work feels specific yet universal, exuberant yet affecting.Shirley Li, The Atlantic, 26 Oct. 2024
-
The 25-year-old Pennsylvania native did a fantastic job in the role, wowing a massive gathering of exuberant fans with a dizzying pop music spectacle that featured equal amounts of hits and star power.Jim Harrington, The Mercury News, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Led by some of the brightest minds in fashion, the event will help attendees elevate their expertise and stay informed.SJ Studio, Sourcing Journal, 5 Nov. 2024
-
Of all my habits, the one most crucial for my survival has been my awareness that there is no diamond as bright as me.Essence, Essence, 5 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
Jin’s effervescent bilingual tune with a rockabilly swing will be featured on the K-pop superstar’s debut solo album, Happy, which is scheduled for release on Nov. 15.Mitchell Peters, Billboard, 27 Oct. 2024
-
Flawless Sabrina and always effervescent Miss Major Griffin-Gracy.Eva Reign, Them, 24 Oct. 2024
Adjective
-
Tonight: Show respect. GEMINI (May 21-June 20) ★★★★ Discussions with partners, spouses and even members of the general public will be lively today.Georgia Nicols, The Denver Post, 8 Nov. 2024
-
In the last year, Chea says she’s worked one or two events per month, with each gig involving two to three hours of shucking oysters for party guests and entertaining them with lively conversation.Jennifer Liu, CNBC, 3 Nov. 2024
Adjective
-
But concerts also start feeling poppier and bubblier in springtime, perhaps in anticipation of the even warmer, wilder and grander music events of festival-frenzied summertime.Christopher Arnott, Hartford Courant, 24 Mar. 2024
-
Nothing sounds better than having a fresh pizza straight out of the oven, with its bubbly cheese and thin, charred crust.Scott Gilbertson Gear Team, WIRED, 29 Nov. 2022
Thesaurus Entries Near buoyant
Cite this Entry
“Buoyant.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/buoyant. Accessed 22 Nov. 2024.
Copy CitationLove words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share